{"product_id":"28948527311","title":"Mitsuko Uchida - Beethoven: Diabelli Variations - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitsuko Uchida\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeethoven’s Subtle Techniques of Disguise in His Later Years, Unveiled by a Mature Pianist\n\nMitsuko Uchida has frequently featured Beethoven’s late masterpiece, the “Diabelli Variations,” as the centerpiece of her recent concerts; during her recital tour of Japan last fall, the piece sparked rapturous applause and a standing ovation. She has now finally recorded it. During her visit to Japan two tours ago, she held a talk event—which included a performance—on this work, which she cherishes as “a special piece in terms of its depth and musical density,” revealing her sincere devotion and deep insight into the work to Japanese music fans. Beethoven, having received a request from the composer Anton Diabelli to create a work using the theme of one of his own waltzes, initially refused the request but ultimately composed 33 variations of his own. These diverse variations, which make thorough use of Diabelli’s theme, can truly be described as the culmination of Beethoven’s mastery of the variation form.\nUniversal Music\/IMS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595609039137,"sku":"28948527311","price":3490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/28948527311.jpg?v=1790481906","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/28948527311","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}